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Kang
UnisexMeaning of Kang: Korean: 'ginger' or 'well-being'
Kang is a unisex name most strongly associated with Korean naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice.
US rank 2025
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Not in the US top list
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
152
First recorded 1980 · peak 1983
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
29% boys · 71% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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Other names starting with K
Hawaiian · 1 syllable
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Irish · 2 syllables
US #228UK #264
Greek · 3 syllables
US #190UK #594
Scottish · 2 syllables
US #307UK #968
American · 2 syllables
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American · 2 syllables
US #367UK #332
Irish · 2 syllables
US #233UK #181
Greek · 1 syllable
US #194UK #283
English · 3 syllables
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Arabic & Persian · 2 syllables
US #395UK #283
Hebrew · 2 syllables
US #310UK #308
Scottish · 2 syllables
US #512UK #651